The Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt: The Most Iconic Scottish Tartan in History

The Royal Stewart Tartan Kilt is a Scottish tartan worn by the Stuart family for over 200 years. The tartan was designed by Sir William Adam and was first presented to King James II in 1617. and is still worn today by The Royal Stewart Family. The tartan has a rich history; despite its age, it is one of the most famous tartans in Scotland. How the Royal Stewart Tartans Were Created: The King of Scotland created the Royal Stewart Tartans to commemorate his victories over the English during the fourteenth century. The tartans were designed by Sir William Fraser, a Scottish goldsmith and designer of tartan patterns. The official colors were: blue, green, white and black. The colors were not chosen by the King but by Fraser himself. The royal tartan is a light-blue colors with yellow edges. The symbol of the British Army was initially designed in 1826 to represent a vulture on its wings, head downward to symbolize protection from all enemies abroad. " The Royal Stewart Tartans ...